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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.16, 791.70 and 254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.16, 791.70 and 254.30 is: 381.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.16 : 791.70 = 254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.16/791.70 = 254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.16x = 791.70 × 254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.16x = 201,329.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,329.31/528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.19

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